6.5mm SAUM Bean Bear @ 988

[SHL540KB308]

Finally got to test the new build on what it was made for. Spent the entire day watching for Bean Bears @ 1000 yards. When I got there I set up and fired 1 round to check the wind and elevation for the day @ 1000. Fired 2 more rounds over a period of about 5 hours for wind, figured I was as ready as I could be for the day if anything appeared, things were looking pretty good for this time of year in Indiana. It was sunny and reached a really decent 67.8 degrees at the range. Passed most of the day talking to other shooters about guns and life in general while scanning for the Bears. During a conversation and scan at about 5:30 I finally spotted one @ 1000 yards. The guy next to me knew something was up. I chambered a round, dialed in 1.0 MOA right, pressed one off. Watched him go down in the scope. The shooter next to me said he was still moving. He's not going anywhere, or he would have already went. How far do you think he was? Probably about 985 is what I guessed at. When we went down the shot entered right at the top of his left shoulder and through his neck. Ranged back to the line and it was 988 yards. Not my longest shot, but the summer is just starting. Had a very relaxing day at the range and fired 4 rounds.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/SHL540/65saum40.jpg

Later and stay safe, Brad

[Bad Water Bill]

Brad how many of those have you got lined up for us at the shootout? ::)

Great shooting

[ShaneG.]

I think you need to try field mice next time out. ;D

I need to get more trigger time in I been missing coyotes at 3-4 yards. :'(

[Bad Water Bill]

Shane If you are missing them at 3-4 yards there are a couple things you need to do before more trigger time.

First off get a new seeing eye dog. :)
Next new glasses :)
Get something besides that worn out sling shot :)
Have your son show you how it is done. :)

I just wish I lived closer Brad should not be able to have all the fun.

[358Hammer]

Very Nice Shooting!

Neal

[SHL540KB308]

Thanks guy's, spring is off to a good start. By the time the shootout rolls around they might be all gone. I started a relocation program this year by only shooting the ones from 800+ thinking the closer ones will migrate farther North and take their place. Have to wait to see how this works. Other members shoot at them too, not good for me. So far, over the last couple years, I have been the only one to connect with them at 800 yards and beyond. I'm still waiting for a shot @ 1000+, maybe some day, just have to be there at the right time, luck I guess.

Later, Brad

[McKinneyMike]

Got a better photo of your rig? It looks very interesting :)

[pa_wdchuckhuntr]

Here you go Mike. It's one heck of a rifle!

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,28025.15.html

[McKinneyMike]

Here you go Mike. It's one heck of a rifle!

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,28025.15.html


Oh my goodness. That is a work of art and looks like it shoots like one too! Awesome is all I can say. Nice rig, really nice ;D

[ShaneG.]

Shane If you are missing them at 3-4 yards there are a couple things you need to do before more trigger time.

First off get a new seeing eye dog. :)
Next new glasses :)
Get something besides that worn out sling shot :)
Have your son show you how it is done. :)

I just wish I lived closer Brad should not be able to have all the fun.


Oops missed a few zero's in there.